Pentagon strikes classified AI deals with OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia — but not Anthropic
The Pentagon has struck deals with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Elon Musk’s xAI, and the startup Reflection, allowing the…
May 2026
The Verge’s 2026 Mother’s Day gift guide
Whether it’s managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every…
Rocket Report: Falcon Heavy is back; Russia’s Soyuz-5 finally debuts
Welcome to Edition 8.39 of the Rocket Report! There’s a lot of news to share in the universe of powerful…
China-Linked Hackers Target Asian Governments, NATO State, Journalists, and Activists
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new China-aligned espionage campaign targeting government and defense sectors across South, East, and…
Zach Cregger Explains Why His ‘Resident Evil’ Movie Is Unlike Any of the Past Films
Plus, a wild new rumor claims to know the future of ‘Doctor Who’.
79 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in May
This month brings a new entry in Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries series, as well as new titles from Alan Moore,…
My $5K smart bed needs to shut the hell up
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the…
Elon Musk had a bad week in court
Elon Musk is the one who wanted this trial. He has spent months claiming OpenAI “stole a nonprofit,” and saying…
Weird Quantum Gadget Spits Out Chaotic ‘Sound Particles’
The device could come handy in communication contexts where light sources struggle, such as the deep ocean.
Your guide to sci-fi streaming season
I haven’t quite figured out the reason why, but for the last few years, summer has become the moment for…